The Heritage Herald DECEMBER 2019 Volume 5: Issue 647 Number 122

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Residents Gift Exchange Thursday, December 19th @ 1:30pm

Music by Bob Bourassa Friday, Dec. 20th @ 1:30pm

An Alzheimer's Prayer Please grant my visitors tolerance of my confusion, forgiveness for my irrationality, and strength to walk with me into the midst of memory my world has become. Please help them to take my hand and stay awhile, even though I seem unaware of their presence. Help them to know how their strength and loving care will drift into the days to come, just when I need it most. Let them know that, when I don't recognize them, I willa sk them to keep their hearts free of sorrow for me. For my sorrow, when it comes, only lasts for a moment and then it is gone. And finally, please let them know how very much their visits mean. How even through this relentless mystery, I can feel their love.

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Hello Everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! December is a very busy month with holiday festivities and gatherings! There will be some residents that will plan to leave the facility for Christmas or other events, so it is important that residents or families inform the nursing staff the dates and times. It is important that we know the type of vehicle they will be traveling in and if there are stairs to get into homes so therapy and nursing staff can make sure these transfers will be safe.

In the past, some family members have brought in gifs for the staff so I would like to remind everyone that our policy is that gifts cannot be an individual gift, and must be perishable.

We are all looking forward to celebrating the holidays with you!

Brenda Blair, RN, DNS

Lori Levine BSW

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“I grew up in Providence on Douglas Avenue. I fell in love and married one of my neighbors named William. We ran a gas station for a long time that was previously owned by my family. We had 2 children, Andrea & John. I have 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren . My fondest memories of the holiday season was spending quality time with family. I enjoyed cooking and shopping. Some of my favorite stores were Peerless, the Outlet, Cherry & Webb, and Windsor Button Shops, to name a few. One of my favorite shopping excursions were downtown with friends. Shortly after Thanksgiving, the entire family would start shopping for a fresh Christmas Tree. Past the holidays were more meaningful and enjoyed by extended family no longer with us. I am forever thankful for my family and friends.” Happy Holidays all!!

-Olga Tramonti

Resident’s Holiday Recollections

Jenny is thankful to have her entir e family around. Her nieces and nephews call her Babcia meaning grandmother in Polish. Many pierogis are baked. After midnight Mass, one of their friends played the accordion. They gathered to sing carols and enjoy each other’s company. Anita and Gerry went out to eat. They enjoyed trying out different eateries. Joe Pie & Marie always made sure there were plenty of presents to go around on Christmas morning. As for Ann A. having her family gathered around all day with a glass of wine was an ultimate holiday celebration. Food consisted of antipasto, roast vegies, macaroni and desserts. Mary T. remembers Santa being good to her . “He gave me dolls and a carriage. Although it was many years ago, the memories are still wonderful,”

The publication of Christmas music books in the 19th century helped to widen the

popular appeal of carols. The first appearance in print of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen", "The First Noel",

"I Saw Three Ships" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" was in

Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern (1833) by William Sandys.

Right To Participate in One’s Care

Receive adequate and appropriate care Be informed of all changes in medical

condition Participate in their own assessment,

care-planning, treatment, and discharge Refuse medication & treatment Refuse chemical & physical restraints Review one’s medical record Be free from charge for services covered

by Medicaid or Medicare

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“Few gray hairs tell him that you are no longer a young chick. You are an old hen!” - Eugene D.

The Carolers are Coming!!!

Sunday, December 8th @ 1:30 pm

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Choir

Tuesday, December 10th @ 1:30PM Beacon Hospice Carolers

Wednesday, December 11th @ 3:30 PM St. Anthony’s Church Choir

Thursday, December 19th @ 6:00pm Girl Scout Troop 744

Raffle tickets are now available See Activity Staff to purchase tickets

Tickets: $1.00

Drawing: December 18, 2019 1:30pm

All proceeds will benefit the

Resident’s Activity Fund

To Staff, Families & Friends who donated Raffle Baskets & Gift Cards to our

Annual Christmas Raffle.

Have a nice holiday!!!

Christmas Show with

Rockin’ Robert

December 18th @ 6:00pm

December 25th

In the Main Dining Room

@ 12 noon

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TO THE NEWS STAFF

Maggie Ottiano

December 6th@1:30pm ***

Debbie Celletti December 13th @1:30pm

*** Joey G.

December 15th @1:30pm ***

B-Day Bash w/ Al Testa Duo

December 17h @ 6pm

Please let the unit nurses know when you bring new items for your loved ones. (clothes, jewelry, glasses, electric razor, etc.) The list will be added to your family’s list of inventory. Thank you.

Ann Alana Anita Bill Carole Danny Doris Debra Elsie Eugenie Frances M. Frances R. Gloria James M. Nenny Joan Joe Pie Mary D. Nellie Roberta Rose

MONDAY December 30th

1:30 PM Main Dining Room

Gladly accepting donations of family-friendly videos and DVDs for our Family Movie Nights, as well as gently used Large Print books, word puzzles and magazines for our Book Mobile.

Thanks to all who religiously keep our supplies filled.

Dear family members, friends, and visitors, When visiting your loved ones

please sign in. Visitor’s Sign in Log is located in front of the

business office. Thank You

MAIL DELIVERY

For Privacy and convenience, each resident has been provided with a mail box in their rooms. Please remember to gather your loved ones mail when visiting.

Thank You

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If you plan on having lunch with your loved ones on

Christmas Day, please notify the business office by Friday, December 13, 2019

Due to a limited seating accommodations there is a limit of 2 guests/ resident and a $5.00 charge/guest

If you plan on going out with your loved ones, please notify the unit nurse

Thank You

Have a wonderful Holiday

You made our Annual Craft Fair a HUGE success!!!!

Special thanks to the following

crafters: Deb & Roberta

Pat & Cassandra Nicole Lois

Cathie Jean & Janet

Jaala Cola Re

Steven & Sandra

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. . . C L A S S I F I E D S & P E R S O N A L S . . .

IN HOUSE BEAUTY SALON

HAIRDRESSER: MELYNDA GALLANT HOURS:

MONDAY - 9:30-1:00 THURSDAY - 9:30-5:30

PRICE LIST SHAMPOO & SET $11.00 SHAMPOO CUT & SET $17.00 SHAMPOO & CUT $10.00 PERM $38.00 COLOR & SET $25.00 COLOR CUT & SET $30.00 MEN’S CUT $10.00

Please make appointments by Friday in the Activity Office PRE-PAY SERVICE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MELYNDA GALLANT

10:30 am Fridays

w/ Rosa & Co. (Activity Room)

Welcome To

Our Newest

Residents!

Catholic Mass Celebrated on the

2nd Wednesday of every month

1:30 pm (Main Dining Room)

Maria B.

Dorothy T. Cora B.

Alzera A. Oscar D.

Michelle P.

Anthony L. Antoinetta M.

Yousef A. HAIRDRESSER

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Christmas Week

Monday, December 23rd Women Wash & Set Only

Please note: No perms or color scheduled dur ing the Holiday week.

Please plan accordingly.

New Year’s Schedule starts January 6, 2020

Thank You to all who sent in supplies Greatly appreciated!!!!!

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E M P L O Y E E N E W S

The Staff Wishes to Thank...

Gerry & Roberta Our Bingo Buddies

Coates Family Family Bingo Night Buddies

Rockin’ Robert Our Favorite “Night Out”

Charlie( St Anthony’s Church) Rosa, Maria & Asia

(Bible Study) Cathy & Steven (Sunday Service)

Church Volunteers Lois, Barbara, & Helen

All Around Volunteer Bill D.

Resident Mail Carrier Deb & Roberta

From The Business Office...

Please remember to pick up

your paystubs during the holidays.

There maybe attachments. Thank You!

EMPLOYEES

Denise (RN) Gladys((CNA)

Joanna (Activities) Kara (Receptionist) Rene (Maintenance(

Alexis ...4...Dietary Dana ...5… Nursing

Rudeliz ...15… Nursing Jason ...21...Nursing

Garrett Sullivan ...23… Administrator Chad ...23… Maintenance

Arlene ...24… Nursing Manny ...25… Nursing

Annabel ...25… Nursing Kathleen ...28… Nursing

Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

For all staff Only Form your Team & Choose your theme

Christmas Tree will be provided Bring your own decorations

Christmas Tree will be on display at the following locations:

1. Main Area 2. South Wing Dayroom

3. West Wing Dayroom Winning Team will receive a catered meal from Pauley Penta's Italian Deli

Judged by Residents & Family members. Judging starts December 16, 2019

80 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917

401-231-2700

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